The Haunting of Rookward House

The Haunting of Rookward House

Darcy Coates

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She's always watching... When Guy finds the deeds to a house in his mother’s attic, it seems like an incredible stroke of luck. Sure, the building hasn’t been inhabited in forty years and vines strangle the age-stained walls, but Guy is convinced he can clean it up and sell it. He’d be crazy to turn down free money. Right? The house is hours from any other habitation, and Guy can't get phone reception in the old building. He decides to camp there while he does repairs. Surely nothing too bad can happen in the space of a week. But there’s a reason no one lives in Rookward House, and the dilapidated rooms aren’t as empty as they seem… A deranged woman tormented a family in Rookward forty years before. Now her ghost clings to the building like rot. She’s bitter, obsessive, and jealous… and once Guy has moved into her house, she has no intention of ever letting him leave.


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  • Ravyen
    Mar 14, 2025
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    This was everything I hoped for and more! Darcy delivers another amazing read 😍 

    The first chapter had me hooked, starting with the POV of the original family. Throughout the book, the truth of Rookward is learned by dreams that the MC, Guy, has. At first, I thought maybe Amy wasn't who she was made out to be. Obviously in life, she was a crazed stalker, but in death and as a ghost, it could be Louise.

    I've read majority of Darcy Coates haunted house books, and this one was unique with the twists and influence that Amy, the ghost, has. Altering reality? Fucking trippy and gave me chills! 

    The ending was the HEA that all of her books are and I love it! I love feeling all of the happiness of the characters after getting scarred and tormented about dark corners and shadows😂

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  • TheHexedLibrary
    Jan 23, 2025
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    4.5
    Cover 4; characters 4; Plot 5; Pace 5; Intrigue 4; Logic 4; worldbuilding 5; Writing 5; Enjoyment 4

    A classic Darcy haunted house story that has a creepy AF backstory! I looooved this one. Definitely has that closed in vibe and hits all of the spooky marks.

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